Langson Library Circulation Manager

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

UC Irvine Libraries. At the heart of the University of California, Irvine's academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that supports Inclusive Excellence.

The UC Irvine Libraries physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library.

Access & Operations. Access & Operations is responsible for the opening, closing, and security of our three buildings on the main campus. We perform general maintenance and some custodial services. We coordinate with campus entities and outside contractors, manage space projects, and provide support for library events. In addition, we are responsible for stacks management, reserves, printing services, equipment circulation, and the circulation desks.

We facilitate access to the educational and research resources needed by our users through our Interlibrary Loan and Scanning services and provide multimedia expertise, services, and content at the Multimedia Resources Center (MRC). We take pride in being the faces of the libraries for people who visit in person to use our spaces and services and strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience.

Oversees Circulation, Reserves, Stacks, and Study Center operations. Supervises students and Library Assistants who are performing routine and / or largely operational duties as part of the overall operations of a library. Responsible for day-to-day operations. Provides technical guidance and resolves issues such as general communications and complaints including billing disputes, processing materials, and bibliographic checking.

Required:

• General knowledge of library practices and procedures; problem solving skills.
• Effective supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated experience administering employee performance evaluations, including establishing performance expectations, assessing employee performance, providing constructive feedback, documenting performance outcomes, and developing performance improvement and professional development plans.
• Working knowledge of library circulation systems.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Superior ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with supervisors, staff, and patrons.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Ability to handle emergency situations in a professional manner following the Libraries’ emergency and security procedures.
• Skills to prepare and monitor budgetary documents.
• Experience in developing, writing, and implementing operational procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Effective organizational skills to meet deadlines and satisfy priorities by directing workflow of staff performing multiple functions.
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to support inclusiveness within UC Irvine Libraries and the campus.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3-5 years Working at a circulation desk in an academic or public library.
• 1-3 years Supervisory experience.

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI…